On Sunday, the Chairman of X platform and trending billionaire Elon Musk reacted to the news of arresting of Telegram CEO and Co-Founder Pavel Durov.
Durov was arrested in Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France and faces 20 years is prison as he refused to cooperate with the French authorities who claim he is Complicit in Drug Trafficking and other Serious Crimes.
Musk posted on X: "What Happened: “POV: It's 2030 in Europe and you're being executed for liking a meme."
POV: It’s 2030 in Europe and you’re being executed for liking a meme https://t.co/OkZ6YS3u2P
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 24, 2024
Musk also hinted that the decision is a result of extreme regulation and censorship.
He also shared several posts, calling for freedom for Pavel
Liberté
Liberté!
Liberté?
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 25, 2024
Dangerous times https://t.co/FuB6NEWOqr
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 25, 2024
20 years … https://t.co/UknQRzqXw2
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 24, 2024
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 25, 2024